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Looking for the perfect 4th of July dessert? This Red White & Blue Sugar Cookie Cake is the perfect way to celebrate America! Made with Red White & Blue M&M candies and sprinkles, this sugar cookie cake recipe is a fantastic way to do 4th of July cookies!

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Sugar cookie cake with red, white and blue M&M candies and sprinkles.

Every year for the July 4th holiday, I begin preparations for hosting our annual neighborhood picnic.  We get together with family and friends, enjoy great picnic food, play games and enjoy the wonderful summer weather.

This Red, White and Blue Sugar Cookie cake is the perfect dessert for our July 4th cookout! It’s easier to make than batch after batch of 4th of July cookies, as it’s made in one pan.

The process of making this 4th of July dessert is very simple and doesn’t take much time at all.

Photo collage of how to make a red white and blue sugar cookie cake. Cookie dough with M&M's and sprinkles, dough being pressed into pan.

First, you’ll start by making the sugar cookie dough.  This dough is super simple, and comes together easily.  Don’t forget to add your M&M’s® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies.  (I also use this dough recipe in my Funfetti Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars, and my Stars and Stripes Sugar Cookie Bars.)  

Press the dough into a 10″ tart pan that has been sprayed with non-stick baking spray.  Bake for 26-29 minutes.

Pro-Tip: Don’t over-bake the cookie cake. I discovered the sweet spot for my oven to be 26 minutes to achieve a light golden brown. 

Why is my cookie cake dry? Likely because it was baked for too long. For a 10″ cookie cake, bake for no more than 26-29 minutes until just golden brown.

Step by step photos for how to decorate and red white and blue sugar cookie cake. Piping frosting on cookie cake, then decorating with red white and blue M&M's and sprinkles.

Once the big cookie comes out of the oven, be sure to let it cool completely to room temperature.  

I decorated my cookie with buttercream frosting around the edges and in the center.  To add even more patriotic flare, I added more M&M’s® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies.  

This adds fantastic color, and the chocolate is a great complimentary flavor to the cookie.  I also added a few more stars and stripes sprinkles for a fun decoration.

If you’re a frosting lover, be sure to check out my recipe for How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting. I use it on everything!

Red, white and blue sugar cookie cake decorated with vanilla frosting, red, white and blue M&M candies and sprinkles. Slice of cookie cake being lifted out of cake.

When you slice this cookie cake, you’ll discover the delicious M&M’s® hidden inside.  The red, white and blue colors come together wonderfully to create a fantastic dessert for your Memorial Day or July 4th celebration!

Slice of red white and blue sugar cookie cake on red plate with extra M&M's and sprinkles.

This sugar cookie cake recipe feeds 12 people.

No, it is not necessary to refrigerate a cookie cake. It can be left out a room temperature.

This cookie cake will stay fresh for 3-4 days. Refrigerate if you would like it to last longer. You can also freeze the individual slices. 

close up photo of Slice of red white and blue sugar cookie cake on red plate with extra M&M's and sprinkles.
An amazing Red, White and Blue dessert, perfect for celebrating America! Chewy, delicious sugar cookie dough made with M&M's® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies, stars and stripes sprinkles, and topped with buttercream frosting, makes for the ultimate patriotic treat! Fantastic for Memorial Day and 4th of July picnics and celebrations!

All American Sugar Cookie Pie

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

An amazing Red, White and Blue dessert, perfect for celebrating America! Chewy, delicious sugar cookie dough made with M&M's® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies, stars and stripes sprinkles, and topped with buttercream frosting, makes for the ultimate patriotic treat! Fantastic for Memorial Day and 4th of July picnics and celebrations!

Ingredients

  • [b]Cookie Dough:[/b]
  • 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, room temperature
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. red, white and blue sprinkles
  • 3/4 c. M&M's® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies
  • [b]For Frosting:[/b]
  • 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 c. powdered sugar
  • 2-3 Tbsp. milk
  • [b]Topping/Garnish:[/b]
  • additional red, white and blue sprinkles
  • additional M&M's® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10" tart pan with non-stick baking spray, and set aside.
  2. With a hand or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy. Add the egg and yolk, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flower, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stopping the mixer to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Dough will be thick and slightly stiff. Fold in the sprinkles and M&M's® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies to the dough. Mix until just combined.
  4. Evenly press the dough into the prepared tart pan. Bake at 350 for 26-30 minutes until light golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting and decorating.
  5. For the frosting: With a hand or stand mixer, cream together the butter and vanilla. Gradually add in the powered sugar, one cup at a time, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Gradually add in milk 1 Tbsp at a time. Frosting should be a thick consistency. Pipe on the frosting (I used a Wilton 1M tip). Decorate the frosting and cookie with additional sprinkles and M&M's® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate candies.

Notes

This can be decorated with any color of M&M's and sprinkles. Great for any holiday or a birthday celebration.

Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 12 slices
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 425Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 193mgCarbohydrates: 76gSugar: 54gProtein: 3g
© Erin Indahl-Fink
Cuisine: American

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Red, white and blue sugar cookie cake. Decorated cake with sprinkles, M&M candies and slice of cookie cake on plate.

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  1. Laurie says

    Perfect treat for the upcoming summer holidays! Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinned to share :)
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  5. Maria says

    YUM! I've been looking for a great sugar cookie cake/pie recipe to try out this summer, and I think I definitely found it! I love how simple it is to make, and how good customizable it is for any occasion. Definitely pinning to share this! Thank you for joining us this week on #shinebloghop. So happy to have you, Erin :)
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  7. Sarah says

    These look so good and so easy! Thanks for sharing - I'll be running to WM to grab some patriotic M&M's to make this Memorial Day dessert! :)
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  9. Beverly says

    Your American Sugar Cookie Pie looks so festive. What a great treat this would be at any summer party. I'd love to have you share this and any other recipes/crafts at our Celebrate the USA Party.
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  10. Diana Rambles says

    Thanks for sharing this post at the Pin Me Linky Party at Diana Rambles. It is being featured today at part of a 4th of July food & craft collection. It's also been pinned and tweeted. Have a great weekend! ~Diana
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  13. Linda says

    I love all things red, white and blue! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? Hope to see you again next week! Wishes for tasty dishes, Linda
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  14. Carlee says

    This looks so good! We are hosting a patriotic themed link up over on Cooking With Carlee. I’d love it if you came and linked up your favorite patriotic posts!
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  16. Amy says

    This Patriotic Cookie Pie looks so good. Thank you for sharing the information on the Honor Flights. I see reports on our local news when they take some of our Veterans on those honor flights. I think that it is absolutely marvelous. Thank you for sharing this recipe on Happiness is Homemade link party. Shared and pinned.
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  19. Hil says

    Your grandpa was a handsome man!! And that sugar cookie pie looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight
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  21. Jennifer says

    I love the recipe and the sweet story to go with it. Thanks for inspiring us at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home. --Jennifer
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  22. Jennifer H says

    Looks amazing! Where did you find these adorable sprinkles!?! I can’t find them anywhere!
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    • Erin Indahl-Fink says

      I believe I purchased them at Michael's craft store. Hope you got to enjoy! -Erin
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